US Bridges

SR4315 over US421

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2643 · Structure no. 000000000670167

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4315 over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4315 over US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR4315
CrossesUS421
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2643
RouteState Highway 4315
Coordinates36.11024, -80.09133
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2021)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4315 over US421 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4315 over US421 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR4315 over US421 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR4315 over US421?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR4315 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.